Publications

L. A. Schulte, Niemi, J., Helmers, M. J., Liebman, M., Arbuckle, J. G., James, D. E., Kolka, R. K., O'Neal, M. E., Tomer, M. D., Tyndall, J. C., Asbjornsen, H., Drobney, P., Neal, J., Van Ryswyk, G., and Witte, C., “Prairie strips improve biodiversity and the delivery of multiple ecosystem services from corn–soybean croplands”, PNAS, 2017.

A. Clinton, “Prairie strips research indicate curbed nutrient loss”, Advance, no. February 26, 2015, 2015.

K. A. Gill, Cox, R., and O'Neal, M. E., “Quality over quantity: buffer strips can be improved with select native plant species”, Environmental Entomology, vol. 43, 2014.

M. Stephenson, “Quantifying thermal‐imager effectiveness for detecting bird nests on farms”, Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2019. quantifying_thermal-imager_effectiveness_for_detecting_bird_nests_on_farms.pdf (264.81 KB)

J. Gutierrez-Lopez, Asbjornsen, H., Helmers, M., and Isenhart, T., “Regulation of soil moisture dynamics in agricultural fields using strips of native prairie vegetation”, Geoderma, vol. 226, pp. 238-249, 2014.

H. Asbjornsen, Shepherd, G., Helmers, M., and Mora, G., “Seasonal patterns in depth of water uptake under contrasting annual and perennial systems in the Corn Belt Region of the Midwestern US”, Plant and Soil, vol. 308, pp. 69-92, 2008.

M. J. Helmers, Zhou, X., Asbjornsen, H., Kolka, R., Tomer, M. D., and Cruse, R. M., “Sediment removal by prairie filter strips in row-cropped ephemeral watersheds”, Journal of environmental quality, vol. 41, pp. 1531-1539, 2012.

D. Rae Lockett, “Soil Hydraulic Property Impacts of Incorporating Prairie Vegetation within a Row Crop Production Area”, 2012.

J. Antonio Gu Lopez, “Soil moisture dynamics in agriculturally-dominated landscapes after the introduction of native prairie vegetation”, 2012.

R. Matthew Maher, “Soil respiration and plant growth across a chronosequence of tallgrass prairie reconstructions”, 2007.

M. Renee Cheatham, “Species and functional diversity effects on productivity and nutrient uptake: implications for designing sustainable agricultural systems in the Midwest”, 2007.

F. Kordbacheh, Liebman, M., and Harris, M., “Strips of prairie vegetation placed within row crops can sustain native bee communities”, PLOS One, 2020.

E. Brandes, McNunn, G. Sean, Schulte, L. A., Bonner, I. J., Muth, D. J., Babcock, B. A., Sharma, B., and Heaton, E. A., “Subfield profitability analysis reveals an economic case for cropland diversification”, Environmental Research Letters, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 014009, 2016.

H. Asbjornsen, Hernandez-Santana, V., Liebman, M., Bayala, J., Chen, J., Helmers, M., Ong, C. K., and Schulte, L. A., “Targeting perennial vegetation in agricultural landscapes for enhancing ecosystem services”, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, vol. 29, pp. 101-125, 2014.

M. E. Jarchow and Liebman, M., “Tradeoffs in biomass and nutrient allocation in prairies and corn managed for bioenergy production”, Crop Science, vol. 52, pp. 1330-1342, 2012.

R. Ann Cox Ohde, “The use of reconstructed prairies in Iowa's agricultural landscape to increase ecosystem services and move towards multifunctionality”, 2012.

M. Liebman, Helmers, M. J., Schulte, L. A., and Chase, C. A., “Using biodiversity to link agricultural productivity with environmental quality: Results from three field experiments in Iowa”, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, vol. 28, pp. 115-128, 2013.

H. Asbjornsen, Mora, G., and Helmers, M. J., “Variation in water uptake dynamics among contrasting agricultural and native plant communities in the Midwestern US”, Agriculture, ecosystems & environment, vol. 121, pp. 343-356, 2007.

M. J. Helmers, Zhou, X., Asbjornsen, H., and Kolka, R., “Water quality benefits of perennial filter strips in row-cropped watersheds”, 2011.

L. A. Garibaldi, Oddi, F. J., Miguez, F. E., Bartomeus, I., Orr, M. C., Jobbágy, E. C., Kremen, C., Moore, L. A. Schulte, Hughes, A. C., Bagnato, C., Abramson, G., Bridgewater, P., Carella, D. Gomez, Díaz, S., Dicks, L. V., Ellis, E. C., Goldenberg, M., Huaylla, C. A., Kuperman, M., Locke, H., Mehrabi, Z., Santibañez, F., and Zhu, C. - D., “Working landscapes need at least 20% native habitat”, Conservation Letters, 2020.

M. Jarchow and Liebman, M., “Incorporating prairies into multifunctional landscapes: establishing and managing prairies for enhanced environmental quality, livestock grazing, and hay production, bioenergy production, and carbon sequestration”. 2011. 2011-02-incorporating-prairies-multifunctional-landscapes.pdf (2.85 MB)

R. Whitehair and Grudens-Schuck, N., ““Become a Prairie Strips Consultant” three part program. Poster presented at the STRIPS Cooperator’s Meeting, Armstrong ISU Experiment Station, July 16, 2018.”. 2018. 3parttrainingprogram_stripscooperatorsmeeting2018.pdf (14.78 MB)

F. Kordbacheh, Liebman, M., and Harris, M., “Increasing the quantity of forb and grass cover can enhance bee and predatory ground beetle abundance”. 2017. farnazkordbacheh-esa2018.pdf (8.32 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “2017 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2018. stripslandownersummary_2017_public.pdf (16.15 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “2018 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2019. stripslandownersummary_2018_public.pdf (8.16 MB)

O. de Kok-Mercado and team, S. T. R. I. P. S., “2019 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, 2020. 2019_strips_landowner_report.pdf (23.46 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “The Cost of Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3611, 2017.

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Farming with Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3612, 2017.

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Installing Prairie Strips: Frequently Asked Questions”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3613, 2017.

J. G. Arbuckle Jr., “Investigating Opportunities for Enhancing Adoption of Strategically Targeted Prairie Strips in Iowa”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, IA, Sociology Technical Report 1040, 2015. Arbuckle_2015_Sociology_Technical_Report_1040.pdf (1.76 MB)

J. Arbuckle, “Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll - 2020 Summary Report”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, 2020. soc3094.pdf (930.35 KB)

J. G. Arbuckle Jr., Tyndall, J., and Sorenson, E., “Iowans’ perspectives on targeted approaches for multiple-benefit agriculture”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa, 1038, 2015. Arbuckle et al. 2015 Iowans' Perspectives on Targeted Approaches for Multiple-Benefit Agriculture.pdf (864.71 KB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “A Landowner's Guide to Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3609, 2017.

J. Mueller and Liebman, M., “Plant Community and Soil Functional Characteristics of Prairie Conservation Strips”, 2015. Mueller & Liebman 2015 STRIPS poster.pdf (1.63 MB)

R. Whitehair and Grudens-Schuck, N., “Prairie strips consultant educational needs assessment: 2017 survey”, Iowa State University, Agricultural Education & Studies, Ames, IA, 2017. prairiestripswsdevneedsassessjune2017_rev5_2_18.pdf (692.17 KB)

S. L Moore, Bradbury, S., O'Neal, M., Toth, A., Tyndall, J., and Dolezal, A., “Prairie strips help honey bees and wild pollinators”, Iowa State University, Ames, 2020. strips_ffar_infosheet_20200203.pdf (748.6 KB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Prairie Strips Mitigate the Spread of AMR”, Iowa State University, Ames, 2020. strips_amr_infosheet.pdf (2.84 MB)

L. Schulte Moore, Bradbury, S., O'Neal, M., Toth, A., Tyndall, J., and Dolezal, A., “Prairie strips provide late-summer forage for bees”, Iowa State University, 2019. strips_ffar_infosheet_final_draft.pdf (702.86 KB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Prairie Strips: Small Changes, Big Impacts”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3610, 2017.

J. Jordahl and Kuckuck, B., “Precision prairie project: Integration of precision prairie applications with business and conservation planning”, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington, DC, 2018. precisionprairie_casestudy_final_one-pager.pdf (1.5 MB)

L. Damiano and Niemi, J., “Quantification of the impact of prairie strips on grain yield at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge”, Iowa State University Department of Statistics, Ames, Iowa, 2020. strips1_yield_analysis.pdf (1.38 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. Team, “Research highlight: Prairie strips support farmers’ soil, water, and wildlife conservation goals”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2018. strips_fsa_infosheet20181126.pdf (139.04 KB)

J. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Collaborator Survey: 2019 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, IA, 2020. arbuckle_2020_strips_collaborator_survey_2019_str1058.pdf (2.68 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Follow-On Survey: 2015 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, 1042, 2016. Arbuckle 2016 -- STRIPS cooperators feedback.pdf (1.11 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Follow-On Survey: 2016 Results”, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Sociology Technical Report 1049, 2017. arbuckle_2017_strips_2016_cooperators_survey_report_v2.pdf (1.52 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Survey: 2017 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa, 2018. strips_cooperator_survey_2017_stc_1052.pdf (2.55 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Survey 2018 results”, 2019. arbuckle_2019_cooperator_survey_str1057.pdf (3.37 MB)

B. Brittenham and Helmers, M., “Summary of shallow groundwater nitrate at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge”, 2016. Brittenham & Helmers 2016 STRIPS1 Shallow ground water results.pdf (81.55 KB)

L. A. Schulte, Asbjornsen, H., Atwell, R. C., Hart, C., Helmers, M., Isenhart, T., Kolka, R., Liebman, M., Neal, J., O'Neal, M., Schultz, R., Secchi, S., Thompson, J., Tomer, M., and Tyndall, J., “Targeted conservation approaches for improving water quality: Multiple benefits for expanded opportunities”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, PMR 1002, 2008. Schulte et al. 2008 ISUExt.PMR1002.pdf (2.12 MB)

R. Whitehair, “Agricultural conservation adoption in the US Midwest: Needs assessment and evaluation of professional development for farm advisers ”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2019.